Texas Dyslexia Academy 4 is designed to build background knowledge about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and special education. It provides information about core special education concepts such as Child Find, Full Individual and Initial Evaluations (FIIE), Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committees, and Individual Education Program (IEP) development.

Participants will gain an understanding of:

• IDEA • Child Find requirements

• The referral process for an initial evaluation when a specific learning disability (SLD)/dyslexia is suspected

• Notice of Action-Prior Written Notice (PWN), Notice of Procedural Safeguards, and Overview of Special Education for Parents

• FIIE • ARD committee meeting and IEP components

• Reevaluation process

Suggested staff: All educators and administrators, but primarily benefits educators who may have limited knowledge about special education processes.